TOWIE’s Jess Wright donned her tennis whites to hit the courts in Manchester.

The reality TV star travelled from Essex to join a Tennis Tuesdays session at Alexandra Park on June 21.

The initiative from Lawn Tennis Association and Nike is designed to encourage more women to pick up a racket and play more tennis.

The sessions are being run in Trafford and take place throughout the summer.

Courses are run by professional coaches and focus on a different area of the game each week, using a mixture of skills training which helps improve the ability of those involved. Participants also get a chance to match play with other women of a similar level.

Speaking at the session, Jess Wright said: “Tennis Tuesdays is a great way of inspiring women to take part in tennis more often. I’ve really enjoyed tonight, to hit the courts in such a fun and relaxed environment has motivated me to pick up a racket more often and play more tennis, plus it’s social! I would definitely recommend Tennis Tuesdays to anyone looking to keep fit this summer.”

Tennis Tuesdays are being held at Sale Sports Club Main Ground and Urmston Lawn Tennis Club.

To book visit tennistuesdays.co.uk.